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Keuchel is going to a contender -- that's NOT us. I see Yankees,, perhaps back to Houston?

after today (Thursday's game) -- I'd say Harvey.

what's the next topic thread? BRING BACK SCIOSCIA !!!

just can't stand to see Andrelton Simmons go down. he's a tremendous ballplayer, a top tier gold glove SS, a real clubhouse presence and just comes across as a darned good guy. He's one of those players you can build a team around, To have him on a roster with Mike Trout and Ohtani is tremendous. Sounds like he's out until August, OUCH,

actually was once a rotation candidate guy for SF but that was a while ago and he didn't cut it then and not now. Angels took a flyer on him -with out rotation we can use all the help we can get -- so this guy didn't; work out and he will try to eat some ugly innings with his next team. and whatever we got for him, well, we're fortunate to get that.

Francisco Lindor is about the only SS on that list that I would take over Simmons

Bourjos probably winds up at SLC as a 4- A player I was sort of surprised PJB made the opening day roster But he had a great start to ST -- sort of tailed off at the end. Like PJB a lot - hope he can stick with the organization. I see him as a long term guy here with the Halos long after his playing days are over - which could be sooner than expected at this point

he will sign after the draft. Angels should be in the bidding but will likely get out bid

I would NOT trade Simmons. We gave up a quality prospect starter to get Simmons (Sean Newcomb - who has run into some issue this year with Atlanta. Newcomb just got recalled from AAA where Atlanta sent him in April after some poor starts - this was to be Newcomb's 'break out' year -- still could be if he turns it around). Simmons has played fabulous for us. Defense as expected/ advertised - Offense - better than expected/ advertised. Team leadership - by example - not fully expected but appreciated. I think he is a team leader and a spark plugs for the Halos

thanks for posting the impromptu press conference remarks there, appreciated seeing/ hearing that - I had missed it. loved the comment at the end about Don & Charlies closing in Scottsdale after Spring Training this year, Our group made one last trek to Scottsdale specifically to have one last round of dinner and drinks at Don & Charlie's -- Spring Training in Arizona just won't be the same,.

let me add my belated congrats to a good guy Tim Mead who has been a rock for the Halos franchise over the years and always a class act. He has been very good to AngelwWin.com from the early years on -- My first reaction when I heard the news was - RATS , he's leaving us !! But upon reflection, he's been with the Halos for some 40 years plus - longer than anyone else I'm willing to venture -- he's now 61 years old --this is a new challenge and a career topper - a dream job to protect and maintain a hallowed institution. I am very happy for Tim Mead, he's been a HOF guy to us and he deserves this HOF opportunity. And, you can be sure, they'll be getting the MIKE TROUT plaque and HOF location all set the right way for a guy who --if he does not get hurt- will find his name among the very top players of the game - Ruth, Mays, Aaron, Griffey Jr., Clemente, TROUT. Congrats Tim Mead.

I met Tim Mead at several of the AngelsWin.com Spring Training events. He has always been very good to our group of folks. If this is what he wants - and he has been with the Halos probably longer than anyone else these days save perhaps a long time 'in the stands' vendor who's worked Angels games forever......but if this presents an opportunity to top off his long career in MLB-- I'm all for him. The HOF gets a HOF'er guy IMO. Congrats Tim Mead

1990's Mo Vaughn/ Terry Collins melt down,

YES - if it helps us win -- WHY NOT? and, in case anyone hasn't noticed -- we don't exactly have a starting rotation that's working for us. breaking down the game into component parts for pitching assignments is the new baseball world. I prefer Bob Gibson and Don Drysdale era with complete games but that era is long gone never to be seen the likes of again. we now have the five inning starter, the mid inning guy, the set up set up guy, the set up guy and the closer. so the Opening pitcher is just another variation on this theme. and, if a team has a line up with a bunch of left handed hitters early in the line up - why not go to the opening inning specialist guy early rather than late. first inning counts as much as ninth. reminds me -- was watching the Seattle/ Angels game the other night (I think that was the game, may have been some other MLB telecast- I jump around and half-listen while doing other stuff --and the Seattle manager plays the infield back in the first/ second inning with guys on second and third less than two out........conceding the run on a ground ball -- always explained as this is the way to play it in the EARLY INNINGS. I have never agreed with that view (unless it's bases loaded and you think you can turn two -- and even then - I would prefer the 'two' be the lead runner and first base not a keystone combo DP so I'd play it 'half-way'). To me cutting down a run in the early innings is the same as in the later inning(s). A run is a run. Likewise, getting through a tough inning line up wise is needed in the first and the ninth. (oh, and did I mention, especially if your team does not have a solid rotation to begin with).

starting pitching......

back to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Todd McClellan for the Kings eh?

not a great home stand vs division rivals. wait until we meet Houston.. oh well

They are calling it for TIGER -- I think before everyone was IN and DONE, FABULOUS ! And great for the Game of Golf. I am sure the ratings for the Masters on Saturday and then today are the highest in some , say,. 14 years.....TIGER CHARGE IS BACK !

What's this have to do with TIGER? TIGER ruling the sports world / news today. just GREAT to see another TIGER charge on the Back Nine again !! Just great to see this happening !!

VLAD clearly a Halos franchise player. I assumed that was a given. Going down that list the HALOS franchise PLAYERS are pretty much limited to: Jim Fregosi Nolan Ryan Tim Salmon Vlad Guerrero Mike Trout to me - a franchise player is a player who when you think of the team during that era or even after that player has retired -- you name that player. The guys above are those kind of players -- the ones below not quite -- Garret Anderson had perhaps better Halos career stats than some on the list but he was so low key and just a consistent producer (hits, doubles etc) over his Halos career he WAS never really 'the guy' for the Halos, Of course, TIM SALMON's time with the Halos pretty much over-lapped with GA's and Salmon had the higher profile and truly earned the title MR. ANGEL. Trout has made this list in record time, (others close but not quite, Garret Anderson, Chuck Finley, Dean Chance, Bobby Knoop, Don Baylor, Rod Carew -more MINN then ANAHEIM, Bobby Grich (more BALT than ANAHEIM) am sure I forgot some names (Brian Downing etc.,)

TROUT picked 27 - I think - because he couldn't have 7 (Mickey Mantle) and wanted to be a player like Mickey Mantle (27) and he is - in fact, TROUT, is a lot like Mickey Mantle -- IF Mickey Mantle did not tear up his knee early in his career and then if he would have taken care of himself the way players work out and stay in shape today -- for Mickey this would have meant not being out carousing with Billy Martin and Whitey Ford most nights,.

when you think of the Anglels and 'franchise' type players -- well, let's run through the list, -- Gene Autry No. 1 on any list, No. 26 on numbers retired. Yeah, sort of sentimental here- "My heroes have always been Cowboys" -- Bill Rigney - all time Halos manager until superseded by Mike Scioscia. -- Mike Scioscia - a franchise manager for almost two decades, Won the Halos 2002 and only championship. -- Jim Fregosi - the first face of the franchise,. -- Nolan Ryan --- a HOF Halos pitcher who's HOF plaque should have a Halos cap. -- MIKE TROUT - the best player in MLB - now a lifetime Halo, the best player of this generation and arguably one of the best five ALL TIME. -- TIM SALMON - face of the franchise for many years, The guy who lifted the World Championship Trophy in 2002 exorcising all the demons from previous years. A PERFECT choice to hold that trophy aloft. -- Garret Anderson -- an ALL TIME Halos leader in multiple categories, and a player I liked and thought was to often maligned unfairly, A great Halo. -- Bob Boone, under-rated as a catcher who is among the top ten ALL TIME in games caught. Was great for our Halos. -- Bobby Knoop. -- slick fielding 2B to Fregosi at SS, A great Halo. --Chuck Finley - a all time leader among Halos pitchers,. -- K-Rod -- all times saves leader - 62 in one season. -- Troy Percival - a great Halo, Many saves. Let's get him back as Halos pitching coach ! -- Albert Pujols - gotta find room on the list, TIMMY SALMON FOR HOF? the right time to get 'er dne?" NOW !!

Adrelton Simmons left the game early - hope it's a one day thing. With Trout, Ohtani and all the attention there, I think Simmons - who is a tremendous all around ballplayer just makes the whole team better,.

Chuck / Angels Win honchos -- can we get a card to Victor from AW.com ?

Victor Rojas has been excellent as the TV voice of the Halos since his arrival here. Prayers for Victor, his wife - Kim - and the Rojas family. I hope all goes well . I agree with a prior poster - these stories are hard to read. Halos Nation supports the Victor Rojas family.